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Bagerhat district has a total area of 3,959.11 square kilometres. It is bounded by Gopalganj District and Narail District on the north, The Bay of Bengal on the south, Gopalganj District, Pirojpur District and Barguna District on the east and Khulna District on the west.
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Khan Jahan Ali established a pargana named Khalifatabad here in 1429 AD, which covered Bagerhat, Khulna, Jessore, Satkhira and Barisal. The Sixty Dome Mosquewas the central administrative place of the kingdom. He built a mint, several mosques, and excavated several lakes. During the Bangladesh Liberation War, Razakar Seraj Master killed 18 members ...
Bagerhat Sadar has 45,527 households and a total area of 272.73 km2. Bagerhat Sadar Upazila is bounded by Fakirhat and Chitalmari upazilas on the north, Morrelganj upazila on the south, Kachua upazila on the east, Rampal and Fakirhat upazila on the west. The main rivers in the area are the Bhairab, Chitra, Daudkhali, Poylahar, and the Putimari.
As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Bagerhat Sadar has a population of 235,848. Bagerhat Sadar has an average literacy rate of 49.9% (7+ years), compared to the Bangladeshi national average of 32.4%.
Health organization
In Bagerhat Sadar, there is 1 250 bed government hospital bagerhat, 2 satellite clinics, 10 union health and family planning centers, 1 maternity clinic, 7 private clinics, and 2 nursing training schools.
Main crops
Paddy, wheat, jute, potato, banana and papaya, garlic, and onion are the main crops of Bagerhat Sadar.
Industry
Bagerhat Sadar had 28 spice grinding mills, 22 flour mills, 25 rice mills, and 28 coconut oil mill. Cottage industries include 70 goldsmiths, 40 blacksmiths, 60 welders, 1 honey cultivation project, and 1 bidi factory.
The Mosque City of Bagerhat, a UNESCO-registered complex of Muslim architecture, is in the suburbs of Bagerhat city. Apart from the mosque recently Khan Jahan Ali's home has been dug out. Concerning modern culture, there are 4 public libraries, 1 museum, 2 cinemas, 25 rural clubs, 1 women's organization, and 1 playground in Bagerhat Sadar Upazila.Y...
Bagerhat Sadar Upazila is divided into Bagerhat Municipality and ten union parishads: Baraipara, Bemarta, Bishnupur, Dema, Gotapara, Jatrapur, Karapara, Khanpur, Rakhalgachhi, and Shat Gambuj. The union parishads are subdivided into 185 mauzas and 187 villages. Bagerhat Municipality is subdivided into 9 wards and 31 mahallas. The current UP chairma...
The Mosque City of Bagerhat (Bengali: মসজিদের শহর বাগেরহাট, romanized: Masajidēra Śahara Bāgērahāṭa; historically known as Khalifatabad) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Bagerhat District, Bangladesh.
Bagerhat was the capital of Hazrat Khan Jahan Ali—the 15th-century pioneer of the Sundarbans region of the southern Padma River (Ganges [Ganga] River) delta—and contains the ruins of his mausoleum and a large mosque (Sat Gumbaz; built c. 1459). The town is connected by road and rail with Khulna.
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Feb 4, 2024 · Situated in the southwestern side of Bangladesh, Bagerhat district is a district within the division of Khulna. The district encompasses a land area of 3,959.11 square kilometers, with an approximated population of 1,613,079 people.
Discover Bagerhat, a captivating town in southwestern Bangladesh known for its rich historical heritage. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bagerhat offers visitors a glimpse into the country's medieval past through its stunning mosques, temples, and palaces.
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May 28, 2013 · Bagerhat called the city of Masjid which is situated at the meeting of Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers. It is also known as the lost city called Khalifatabad. Bagerhat was the mint town of the Bengal Sultanate. The city was established by the Ulug Khan Jahan Ali (1433–1459) in the 15th century.
